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There's quite a few things that need done today, but I've pulled a muscle or something on the right side of my stomach and I'm basically incapable of much today. It's hard for me to just be okay with the mess and empty refridgerator, but I'm trying. It'll get done, just not today.

I think I need some time alone with Riley. Trey gets a lot of time alone with me while Riley is at school. We've been dealing with some really strange behavior from him lately and I think a date with me or Eric would be good for him right now.

My head is foggy today, the same way I felt often during the first trimester.

It's a battle for me to live in the present right now. My mind spends a lot of time in the future, wishing for this pregnancy to just be over. I have to remind myself almost constantly that this day, this moment, is precious. My boys and my husband are here with me now and not recognizing the beauty of right now would be a mistake. I almost allowed the frustration of how I'm feeling to ruin a beautiful time with them yesterday. Thankfully Eric gave me a moment by myself to pray and rest. Then I was able to join them at the park. The sunshine felt so good on my face and it was a pure joy to watch them run, play and climb. Then we headed to Aladdin's for a really good dinner complete with smoothies and a chocolate truffle for dessert.

Time to go pick up Riley from school...